Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shoo
verb
/ʃuː/
Definition
To urge someone or something to go away, often by waving hands or expressing disapproval.
Examples
- She had to shoo the cat off the table.
- He shooed the birds away from the picnic area.
- With a wave of her hand, she tried to shoo away the flies.
Meaning
The act of chasing away or driving off, commonly used when getting rid of animals or unwanted people.
Synonyms
- dismiss
- drive away
- send away
- scare off
